to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
decrease; reduction; decline
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
funny story; funny anecdote
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
seeing one off; farewell; escort
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
current student; enrolled student
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to turn yellow; to become tinged with yellow; to yellow (with age)
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
pride; boast; credit (to)